Inventory Control Clerk I - Research & Release

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts in Houston, TX is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Control Associate to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient operations.

You will research discrepancies, perform audits and cycle counts, and collaborate with receiving, stocking, and distribution teams to ensure precise stock levels and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory research and reconciliation processes.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems, RF technology, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform order adjustments, repicks, inventory transfers, inventory adjustments, and quantity corrections to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve allocation issues.
• Monitor, research, and resolve allocation, receiving, stocking, and inventory discrepancies within the warehouse management system and Problem Resolution (Orders) programs.
• Research and correct item number, location, receiving, and keying errors by comparing physical inventory against system inventory.
• Conduct daily audits of outbound parcels, inbound license plates, damage locations, and warehouse inventory to verify inventory numbers and accurate operations.
• Perform trimester cycle counts, quarterly return department verification audits, and monthly critical supply inventories while following O’Reilly inventory control procedure.
• Process and reconcile stray parts and relabel / changeover projects.
• Perform all job functions associated with factory stock adjustments, factory stock lifts, final sweeps and recalls.
• Perform slotting assignments by maintaining accurate rule sets, location assignments, dimensional data, and safe product weight placement throughout the distribution center.
• Walk the distribution center to locate missing freight, investigate inventory discrepancies, or resolve issues related to Not Expected and Max Quantity Receive errors if applicable.
• Make necessary inventory corrections and batch receipt adjustments within warehouse management systems to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, dimensional concerns, max cap issues, and receiving problems to leadership teams.
• Request repair and replacement of RF units, Vocollect equipment, and other operational devices to support workflow continuity.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all operational, quality, and safety procedures while identifying unsafe practices or conditions.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy, distribution center shrinks goals, and operational performance metrics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

RF technology

WMS experience

Problem solving

Job description

Performs distribution center inventory control and research functions to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient operations. Researches and resolves inventory discrepancies, performs audits and cycle counts, processes inventory adjustments, and supports receiving, stocking, and distribution center inventory processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform order adjustments, repicks, inventory transfers, inventory adjustments, and quantity corrections to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve allocation issues.
• Monitor, research, and resolve allocation, receiving, stocking, and inventory discrepancies within the warehouse management system and Problem Resolution (Orders) programs.
• Research and correct item number, location, receiving, and keying errors by comparing physical inventory against system inventory.
• Conduct daily audits of outbound parcels, inbound license plates, damage locations, and warehouse inventory to verify inventory numbers and accurate operations.
• Perform trimester cycle counts, quarterly return department verification audits, and monthly critical supply inventories while following O’Reilly inventory control procedure.
• Process and reconcile stray parts and relabel / changeover projects.
• Perform all job functions associated with factory stock adjustments, factory stock lifts, final sweeps and recalls.
• Perform slotting assignments by maintaining accurate rule sets, location assignments, dimensional data, and safe product weight placement throughout the distribution center.
• Walk the distribution center to locate missing freight, investigate inventory discrepancies, or resolve issues related to Not Expected and Max Quantity Receive errors if applicable.
• Make necessary inventory corrections and batch receipt adjustments within warehouse management systems to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, dimensional concerns, max cap issues, and receiving problems to leadership teams.
• Request repair and replacement of RF units, Vocollect equipment, and other operational devices to support workflow continuity.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all operational, quality, and safety procedures while identifying unsafe practices or conditions.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy, distribution center shrinks goals, and operational performance metrics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including but not limited to safely lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory research and reconciliation processes.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems, RF technology, and operational processes.

Desired

• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory adjustment processes.
• Experience operating warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or voice-picking equipment.
• Experience working within productivity, quality, or performance-driven environments.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.